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Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

DFW International Airport parking and toll rates to increase Wednesday

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Top Stories: ➊ – DFW International Airport parking and toll rates to increase Wednesday (Wednesday), ➋ – Carroll ISD staff to receive additional raises (Tuesday), ➌ – Q&A: Get to know Rebecca Cox, GRACE chief executive officer (Thursday), ➍ – Texas teachers make around $9,000 less than national average, guild reports (Tuesday), ➎ – Ferah in Southlake expands to offer private dining (Tuesday)

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ERCOT forecasts high electric demand May 8; no conservation needed

Community Impact 5/7 8:06A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texas’ grid operator issued a “weather watch” ahead of high temperatures May 8, but officials are not asking Texans to conserve energy.

Carroll ISD staff to receive additional raises

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P jperriello@communityimpact.com (

The Carroll ISD board of trustees approved additional pay increases for paraprofessional and auxiliary staff at an April 29 meeting.

DART begins testing Silver Line vehicles on local rails

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Dallas Area Rapid Transit began testing vehicles for the Silver Line rail on May 5 and announced plans to continue tests into 2025, according to a news release.

Varghese Summersett opens law office in Southlake

Community Impact 5/6 3:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The Fort Worth-based law firm has 3 offices now in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Southlake’s $400M Carillon Parc project takes shape

Community Impact 5/5 7:00P cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Progress has been made for a development that has seen five different owners and changes to the plan.

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April Amazon Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 5/6 5:13A megan hopkins

We baaaaack with another list of Amazon best sellers. This is one of my favorite lists to pull each month because I love seeing what YOU love — and this month s collection is...

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Spring Dresses & Other Recent Faves

Brighton the Day 5/3 6:42A megan hopkins

Spring dresses, y all. I can t get enough this time of year. I love a good fall/winter dress too, but there s something about a spring/summer dress that just hits different....

My Self Tanning Routine

Brighton the Day 4/26 9:30A Brighton Keller

I know we re still a few months away from summer, but it s never too early to get that sun-kissed tan in my opinion. If we re being honest, it s probably more important to...

What I Packed for My Trip to the Bahamas

Brighton the Day 4/26 6:42A megan hopkins

If you follow me on Instagram, you might ve seen I took a trip to the Bahamas last week with Lally and a few friends. So, I thought it might be nice to share a quick recap of...

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Brain Builders

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 5/5 7:00P

Event date: May 6, 2024 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Join us from 3:30-5:00 PM as we build using manipulatives, Legos, marble...

Art Cart

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 5/4 7:00P

Event date: May 5, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to make crafts for...

Craft Time with Laila

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2024 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Join us for a relaxing afternoon craft time with Laila from our children's...

Bouncing Babies

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/25 7:00P

Event date: April 26, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Bouncing Babies is a program for babies from birth to 18 months. It...

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Canada Family Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 12:09A Jeff Cope

The majority of Texas grapes are grown in the Texas High Plains. For those vineyards that have been supplying grapes to wineries for many years, those vineyard names become as well known as the...

How Ready-to-Eat Meals Reinvent Dining for Busy Wine Enthusiasts

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 9:25P Guest

Wine and food go together like nothing else if you can get the combination right, and you’ve got the time to dedicate to making meals to pair with your favorite tipples, or the funds to splash on...

I Dip, You Dip.¡Yo Quiero! Celebrates Cinco de Mayo as the Ultimate Dip Destination with Better fo

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 9:39A Dana Cobb

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without the stable of premium dips offered by ¡Yo Quiero! including their signature guacamoles , queso, salsas , and bean dips as part...

Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 4:50A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette and The Parlor , both located inside Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown, are offering a Cinco de Mayo special to enjoy the special Thorned Rose margarita at the happy hour price of $6 all...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – The Basics of Wine Grapes

Texas Wine Lover 5/3 12:15A Amie Nemec

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . Veraison Whether you are a long-time wine lover or new to enjoying...

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Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

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Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make 'full recovery' after being wounded in shooting

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 1:26A Associated Press

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Dell will make a “full recovery” after he was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month.

Corey Seager hits a 3-run homer in the 8th inning to rally the Rangers past the A's 4-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 12:56A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Monday night.

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 10:34A Associated Press

Life isn't what it once was for the perennial WNBA All-Star.

Dallas Mavericks sign coach Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 6:44A Associated Press

The Mavericks announced the move a day before opening their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City.

Stars and Avalanche meet to open the second round

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 2:40A Associated Press

Avalanche went 3-1 against the Stars during the regular season.

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The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

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Pizza Inn Takes Home a Golden OBIE Award for Bambi and Friends Campaign

Restaurant News 5/7 11:04A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved Family Buffet wins big from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Three cheers for Pizza Inn , America’s Favorite...

Digitac Media Revolutionizes Digital Marketing for Falcon Restaurant Group’s TGI Fridays Locations

Restaurant News 5/7 8:39A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Digitac Media , a leading digital marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas, is proud to announce its partnership with Falcon Restaurant...

Farmers and Ranchers Love the IRA’s Climate-Smart Funding. Will the House Farm Bill Pull the Rug Out...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/7 5:19A Laura Zaks

Photo credit: USDA For over a year and a half, countless farmers and ranchers nationwide have been sending an unmistakable message to policymakers in Washington, DC that the climate-smart agriculture...

French Toast Casserole

Love and Lemons 5/7 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This French toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make French toast for a crowd. Instead of standing at the stove, flipping slices to order, you pile cubed bread into a casserole dish, douse it...

Salsa Fresca

Life at the Table 5/7 3:19A Chef Sandra Lewis

Salsa Fresca: A Fresh Dive Into Its Vibrant History and Ingredients Did you know that one of the beloved condiments in both Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine traces its origins all...